What to wear to the PGA

Going to the PGA sometime this week? Do you know what to wear? Considering I have received no less than ten emails this week alone about what to wear, I’m going to go ahead and write it down.

Here are things to keep in mind. You will be in the sun all day and it is hot. You will also be walking for miles, with huge hills. You will be there all day, and probably go eat dinner afterwards in your clothes, so be prepared for that.

Here’s what to wear:

Shorts or a skort. I hesitate to say to wear a skirt or summer dress because you will have to sit on the ground at some point. Sitting like a lady is virtually impossible in a skirt or dress.

A shirt that is light colored, with airy fabric, or is dri-weave. Something that breathes and does not stick to you is the key here. You do not have to wear a golf shirt or look the part.

You will be sweating. People will see your sweat in a dark colored outfit. So, unless you want people seeing all your sweat all day long, plan your outfit accordingly.

Tennis shoes. Walking Valhalla is the gauntlet with killer hills and many miles. You wouldn’t hike in flip flops or climb a mountain in your new wedges, right? Wear your tennis shoes, call it a day. Leave your cute shoes at home.

A hat or visor or some sort of protection for your head. Sun is blazing and you have to protect your face and head from it.

Sunglasses. See #6.

A small cross-body bag or a small string backpack. Do not bring your big ole purse, ladies. You will want to throw that big purse away one hour into the day. Bring a lightweight bag that you can just strap on and forget about.

In that purse/ bag, pack the following:a. Small sunscreenb. Small wallet with your credit card, ID and cashc. Gum, mints. Maybe a small cereal bar or snack.d. Ponytail holder or any sort of hair accoutremente. Lipstick, lip balm, powder-just the basics in case you need to touch up.f. A bottle of water-you are allowed to bring one to the course and I suggest you do it.

Sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen. Put it on early while you are getting dressed and re-apply during the day. The last thing you want is to get sunburned early on in the tournament because from then on you will be hiding under cover for the rest of the tournament.